Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

robust parental controls

limited app compatibility

basic display quality

modest storage capacity

average processor speed

ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

solid build quality

limited app compatibility

modest performance

low storage capacity

no high-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) and ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) vs. ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 22.9 cm x 22.1 cm x 2.15 cm 36.13 cm x 24.99 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover)
Colour Shale black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) | Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 912 (HD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 235 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, 180° lay flat Anti-glare, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Input: Google Assistant
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 1216 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, mechanically anchored keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Chromebook 712 (C871T) ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1500CKA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Titan-C Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MU-MIMO technology MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards UL, IEC 60950-1, MIL-STD 810G, ASTM F963-16 RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 37BG BR0007
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